Drawing & Calligraphy

Sketching, illustration, writing and calligraphy each need a different combination of point, pigment and paper. This collection brings together pencils, charcoal and graphite, coloured pencils, markers, ink, pen holders and nibs.

Choose by line, technique and surface

Graphite and charcoal are flexible choices for preliminary sketches. Ink and calligraphy nibs produce a more direct line but require paper that does not bleed or catch the nib. Markers and coloured pencils vary in coverage, lightfastness and blendability, so check that the material and surface are compatible.

For specialist tools, explore calligraphy materials. When choosing paper, consider smoothness, weight and absorption for dry or wet techniques.